VINTAGE OWNER'S MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS, BROCHURES AND PUBLICATIONS
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1972 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual, wash guide, parts list and installation instructions packed with every 600 series Kenmore automatic washer from 1972. Models include: 110.7204610, 110.7204660, 110.7205610, 110.7205660. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1972 | 48 | 56mb | $14.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1954 Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete use and care guide to the 1954 Kenmore Automatic Washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1954 | 20 | 26mb | $11.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1959 Kenmore Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the middle of the line Kenmore Alphabet Automatic Washer from 1959. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1959 | 20 | 28mb | $11.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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Electrolux XII Vacuum Cleaner Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Electrolux Vacuum model XII. |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: Electrolux Vacuum (now Aerus) |
1933 | 36 | 43mb | $11.99 Introductory Price of $3.99 ends in: 2 days |
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1967 Easy Automatic Washer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to Easy automatic washers from 1967. Models include: WA-355, WA-344, WA-323, WA-322, WA-3226, WA-321. Sections include: Specifications, Features, Installation, Servicing and Troubleshooting. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Easy |
1967 | 60 | 72mb | $12.99 |
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Construction and Operation of the Bendix Home Laundry
Here is an early service manual for Bendix bolt-down front-loading automatic washers. It covers the pre-war models. Parts catalog at the end also covers post war models up to the early 1950's. Sections include:
Construction and Operation
Installing Servicing The Business of Service Washing Practice Parts Catalog Models: S-101, B-201, S-110, B-210, B-215, B-211, B-212 |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1941 | 181 | 182mb | $14.99 |
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1948 General Electric Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is service manual for servicing all GE dishwashers from the late 1940s. Sections include:
General Information
Removal of Stains & Films on China and Glassware Service Qualities of Dinnerware Type S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism and Washing Cycle Operation of Dishwasher Operating Cycle Basic Assemblies of the S-10 Dishwasher Mechanism Service Adjustment and Replacement of Parts Operational Complaint Charts |
Dishwashers Published by: General Electric |
1948 | 53 | $12.99 | |
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Maytag Super Highlander Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Maytag washer model A502 and A502S (suds-saver model). |
Automatic Washers Published by: Maytag |
1961 | 21 | 19mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Frigidaire Control-Tower Washers and Dryers Poster
Here is an oversized wall poster advertising the 1957 line of Frigidaire washers and dryers. Scanned at high resolution this is a beautifully illustrated poster with images and full feature descriptions plus specifications. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1957 | 2 | 52mb | $8.99 |
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1957 Whirlpool Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to both built-in front loading and portable top loading whirlpool Dishwashers. Models include: W-5770010, W-5770000, W-5872110 |
Dishwashers Published by: Whirlpool |
1957 | 42 | 66mb | $12.99 |
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1959 Speed Queen Washer Owners Manual
Here is the owners manual and operating instructions to Speed Queen automatic washer models: A21, A22 and A24. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Speed Queen |
1959 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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1989 Whirlpool Laundry Appliances Catalog
Here is the complete laundry line from Whirlpool from the late 1980s. Complete images and specifications for each model shown. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Whirlpool |
1989 | 16 | 37mb | $14.99 |
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1972 Westinghouse Dishwashers Fold-Out Wall Poster
Here is a great wall poster highlighting the features and specifications of all Westinghouse built-in and portable dishwashers from the early 1970s. Please note fold lines of the poster are visible as they could not be removed during the clean up process however all text and images are still completely visible. |
Dishwashers Published by: Westinghouse |
1972 | 2 | 42mb | $8.99 |
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1964 Frigidaire Automatic Washer Wall Poster
Here is a large scan of both sides of a big wall poster showing off Frigidaire automatic washers and their matching dryers. Models include: WCI-64, WIA-64, WDA-64, WCD-64, WD-64, WCDA-64. Full size poster scanned at high resolution gives great views to zoom-in on. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1964 | 0 | 40mb | $8.99 |
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Walk Away from Washday Drudgery by Bendix
Here is a wonder advertising book produced by Bendix to show off their Front Loading washers, rubber squeeze tub top-loading washers, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1952 | 16 | 21mb | $8.99 |
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1972 Brandford-Grants Washer and Dryer Fold-Out Brochure
Here is a RARE piece of sales literature from Grant's who produced the Bradford name of laundry appliances. These machines were built by Franklin. Full fold-out brochure highlighting their lines of washers and dryers with images and specifications included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Bradford |
1972 | 4 | $8.99 | |
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1956 Ironrite Ironer Owners Manual
Here is the full use and care and how to iron different types of clothing manual to Ironrite model 95. |
Ironers Published by: Ironrite |
1956 | 28 | 74mn | $11.99 |
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1960 Hotpoint Automatic Washer Use and Care Guide
Here is the use and care guide packed with every 1960 Hotpoint automatic washer model LW060. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Hotpoint |
1960 | 5 | 5mb | $11.99 |
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1953 Hotpoint Laundry Appliances Brochure
Here is a beautifully illustrated brochure for the 1953 Line of the Hotpoint automatic washer, dryer and ironer. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1953 | 18 | 31mb | $8.99 |
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1963 Frigidaire Dishwasher Brochures
Here are two brochures for Frigidaire dishwashers both undercounter and top-loading portable models. |
Dishwashers Published by: Frigidaire |
1963 | 0 | 23mb | $8.99 |
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1967 Westinghouse Washer and Dryer Brochure
Here are the sales literature brochures for the Top of the Line Westinghouse top-loading washer and electric clothes dryer for 1967. Models: LAH850, DEH850. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1967 | 8 | 26mb | $8.99 |
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1951 Hotpoint Dishwasher Owners Manual
Complete Use/Care and Owners Manual for all 1951 Hotpoint Dishwashers, Disposers and sink combinations. Models include: MC-16, MD-5, MC-14. |
Dishwashers Published by: Hotpoint |
1951 | 28 | 49mb | $11.99 |
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1959 Whirlpool Appliances Catalog
Here is a complete catalog showing all Whirlpool home appliances available for the 1959 line. Products include:
Kitchen Cabinets and sinks,
Dishwashers, Disposers, Cooking Appliances, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers, Dryers, Combination Washer/Dryer, Air Conditioners, Vacuum Cleaners, Ice Cube Makers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Whirlpool |
1959 | 24 | 80mb | $14.99 |
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1953 Bendix Economat Automatic Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the top of the line Bendix Economat washer with the rubber squeeze tub. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1953 | 28 | 29mb | $11.99 |
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Whirlpool Washer Owners Manual Model LXA8700
Here is the complete Operating Instructions and Laundry Guide to Whirlpool Automatic Washer Model LXA8700. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 24 | 42mb | $11.99 |
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1955 Hotpoint Automatic Dryer Service Manual
Here is the comprehensive service manual to the all 1955 Hotpoint automatic dryers, both air-flow (model LB1) and water condensing model (model LG2). Sections Include:
Dimensions-LG2 Dryer Dimensions-LB 1 Dryer Operation of LG2 Condenser Dryer Operation of LB1 Blower Dryer Installation lnstructions-LG2 Dryer Installation lnstructions-LB1 Dryer SERVICING LG2 & LB1 Timer & Control Dial LG2 & LB 1 Thermostat LG2 & LB1 High-Limit Thermal Cut-Out LG2 & LB1 Heating Units LG2 & LB1 Motor LG2 & LB1 Door Gasket, Door Panels, & Door Latch LG2 & LB 1 Door Switch LG2 & LB 1 Cabinet Panels LG2 & LB 1 Drum Housing Panel LG2 & LB1 Drum LG2 & LB1 Main Bearing LG2 & LB1 Idler Pulley & Arm Assembly LG2 Water Inlet Valve LG2 Condensing Chamber LG2 Drain Pump LB1 Blower Assembly LG2 Wiring Diagram LB 1 Wiring Diagram |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Hotpoint |
1965 | 24 | 24mb | $12.99 |
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Owners Manual For Your New 1965 Kenmore Automatic Washer
Here is the full owners manual and operating instructions packed with most Kenmore automatic washers models below the Lady Kenmore for 1965. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1965 | 36 | 25mb | $11.99 |
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1957 Philco-Bendix Economat Brochure
Bendix laundry equipment became Philco-Bendix for the 1957 line after the laundry division was sold to Philco. Here is the very first Philco-Bendix branded Economat automatic washer. The Economat was Bendix's "Rubber Squeeze Tub" washer. Instead of spinning to remove the water from the clothes used a rubber tub that would collapse under vacuum pressure to press and squeeze the clothes against the perforated agitator. This model was the very last rubber tub produced. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1957 | 2 | 2mb | $8.99 |
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Using Your New Frigidaire Filtramatic Electric Dryer
Here is the complete owners manual to the very first Frigidaire Filtrator clothes dryers. Models TR-60 and TR-60-2 |
Clothes Dryers Published by: Frigidaire |
1952 | 20 | 9mb | $11.99 |
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1968 Waste King-Universal Techmaster Dishwasher Service Manual
Here is the complete comprehensive service manual to Waste King Dishwashers from the late 1960's. Sections include Introduction, Explanations, Troubleshooting/Servicing, Suggested Tools, Timer charts and wiring diagrams, etc. Models include: DU100-000 thru DU900-200, DU410-000 thru SS950-200. |
Dishwashers Published by: Waste King |
1968 | 67 | 29mb | $12.99 |
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Modern Cleaning at it's Finest
Here are three beautiful spec-sheets for General Electric vacuum cleaners. MODEL AVF-807, featuring the exclusive, G -E Napulator ... the positive nozzle adjustment that gives you perfect cleaning seal for quick, thorough housecleaning. The Deluxe Air-Flow cleaner, model AVT-173 A brilliant new tank cleaner, model AVT-811 |
Vacuum Cleaners Published by: General Electric |
1950 | 6 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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A Helpful Catalog of Frigidaire Products For the Home
Here is a complete product catalog from General Motors highlighting their 1951 line of Frigidaire major home appliances. Products include:
Refrigerators, Electric Ranges, Automatic Washers, Dryers, Mangle Ironers, Electric Water Heaters, Kitchen Cabinets and Sinks, Room Air Conditioners and Dehumidifiers. |
Full Catalog Published by: Frigidaire |
1951 | 8 | 9mb | $8.99 |
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1956 Semple Hill Major Appliances Catalog
Here is a pretty cool catalog from Janney-Semple Hill. It contains 140 pages of major appliances offered by the company. Images, features and specifications are included. Products include:
Electric and Gas Ranges,
Heaters, Gas and Oil Furnaces, Water Heaters, Combination Kitchen Units, Refrigerator/Freezers, Automatic Washers and Dryers Wringer Washers Vacuum Cleaners, Radios |
Full Catalog Published by: Semple Hill |
1956 | 140 | 123mb | $8.99 |
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Speed Queen Coin-Operated Washer and Dryer Brochures
Brochures highlighting Speed Queen's commercial laundry line in the 1974. Full images and specifications for each model included. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Speed Queen |
1974 | 10 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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1983 Miele Laundry Appliances Catalog
This is a German language catalog highlighting the 1983 Miele line of front-loading and horizontal-access top loading automatic washers, twin-tub washers, clothes dryers, centrifugal extractors and ironers. Models include: Washers/Spinners: W784, W783, W780, W770, W760, W753, W751, W484, W481, W480, W475S, W473, WZ257. Dryers: T388C, T384, T382C, T380, T377C, T370, T368C, T364, T363, T361. Ironers: B864E, B862E. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Miele |
1983 | 40 | 69mb | $8.99 |
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Let's Plan a Kitchen
Here is a super fun circular given out by the power utility company to entice people to replace their old appliances and update their kitchen and laundry. Its full of model kitchens with many different brands and types of appliances shown including General Electric, Hotpoint, Kenmore, Westinghouse and a few others that I'm not exactly sure what brand they are. See if you can name all of the brands in these pages and please let us know! |
Miscellaneous Published by: NSP |
1967 | 22 | 20mb | $8.99 |
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Workless Washdays with a Bendix Economat Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions to Bendix's very first rubber squeeze tub automatic washer. This machine did not spin, it utilized a rubber tub and a vacuum system that forced the rubber tub inward to squeeze to clothes against the perforated agitator. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Bendix |
1949 | 28 | 13mb | $11.99 |
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Wash, Rinse and Spin-Dry a Week's Laundry in One Hour!
Near the end of the production of the Easy Spindrier comes beautiful brochures for the entire 1963 line of Spindriers, models SCL (Dual-Filter model), SBL and SSL. |
Twin Tub Washers Published by: Easy |
1963 | 6 | 8mb | $8.99 |
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1966 Lady Kenmore Washer Owners Manual
Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions the first key-board style push-button Lady Kenmore automatic washer. Also includes 800 Series washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1966 | 34 | 44mb | $11.99 |
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1976 Frigidaire Cooking Appliances Brochures
Here are some beautiful brochures highlighting the 1976 line of all available types of Frigidaire cooking appliances. Full images and specifications included. Models include... 30" Electric Ranges: R-30, RG-35, RCG-35, RE-36, REG-38, REG-37C and REG-39CD. 40" Electric Ranges: RE-47, REC-45, RE-45. Twin 30 Electric Ranges: REG-637V and REG-639CV. Compact 30 Ranges: R-530, RG-533, RE-537, RE-539C and REG-539CD Wall Ovens: RG-94, RG-97, RE-94, RE-97 and RE-94D. Cooktops: RB-131, RB-133, RB-137C and RB-139D. Microwave Ovens: RCM-2, RCM-4 and RCM-6. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: Frigidaire |
1976 | 26 | 22mb | $9.99 |
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Owner's Manual for your new Wringer Washer
Full owners manual and operating instruction book that was packed with every Lady Kenmore wringer washer in 1964. |
Wringer Washers Published by: Kenmore |
1964 | 20 | 16mb | $12.99 |
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Getting to know your new Frigidaire Automatic Washer
Full owners manual and operating instructions for the 1955 WV-65 Unimatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1955 | 48 | 22mb | $11.99 |
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Operating Instruction Card
Operating Instructions for Whirlpool washers Models LWA5540; LWA5545 (with SUDS-MISER® system). Includes images of controls for each cycle and also includes chart of steps for stages in each cycle. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Whirlpool |
1970 | 2 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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1961 Frigidaire Coin-Operated Washer Service and Parts Manual
Here is the service and parts manual to the second design of commercial/coin-operated Frigidaire washer for Laundromats and Coin-Laundry Facilities. This model is the very first time a Unimatic transmission was placed into a 27" washer. Sections include, Cycle of Operation Chart, Specifications, Installation, Service Diagnosis, Service Operations, Complete Unimatic Mechanism rebuilding instructions, Tools, etc. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Frigidaire |
1961 | 73 | 39mb | $12.99 |
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Early 60's Kelvinator Dishwasher Brochures
Here are some wonderful brochures highlighting Kelvinator dishwashers from the early 60's, both built-in and portable. Full images and specifications included. Models include: UDW-45, P-570 and KPDW-12. |
Dishwashers Published by: Kelvinator |
1962 | 16 | 18mb | $8.99 |
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Laundering the Blackstone Way
Full owners manual, operating and maintenance instructions for Blackstone washer model 150. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Blackstone |
1949 | 36 | 23mb | $11.99 |
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How to use and Enjoy Your New Philco Automatic Washer
Full operating instruction booklet packed with each Philco "Miss America" model W-226 automatic washer. |
Automatic Washers Published by: Philco |
1961 | 8 | 3mb | $11.99 |
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1962 General Electric Range-Oven Brochures
Here are beautiful brochures for the 1962 line of GE free standing electric ranges and cooking appliances, including the Americana models!
High resolution scan of 600dpi for crisp Images and full specifications included.
Models include... J790W, J792W, J760W, J762W, J791W, J761W, J763W, J408W, J750W, J304W, J404W, J303W, J403W, J406W, J402W, J302W, J400W, J401W, J301W, J299W. Also included is the planning dimensions book the Americana model J790W. |
Ranges/Stoves Published by: General Electric |
1962 | 0 | 150mb | $14.99 |
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Beautiful 1960 Westinghouse Washer and Dryer Brochures
Here are some wonderful full color brochures for the entire line of 1960 Westinghouse Laundromat Clothes Washers and Dryers for the home. Images and full specifications for each model included. Models include: L-1000, D-1000, LAA-30, DAA-30, LBA-30, DBA-30, L-124, D-124, LGA-30, DGA-30. |
Automatic Washers & Dryers Published by: Westinghouse |
1960 | 16 | 19mb | $8.99 |
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Hotpoint Customline Colortone Modular Kitchens
Brochure for Hotpoint's drop in modular kitchens. |
Miscellaneous Published by: Hotpoint |
1958 | 6 | 12mb | $8.99 |
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Please note that all publications presented here at Automatic Ephemera are on average between 35 and 85 years old. This information is presented as a educational/historical reference on vintage products of the past. Any trademarks or brand names appearing on this site are for nominative use to accurately describe the content contained in these publications. The associated trademarks are the sole property of their registered owners as there is no affiliation between Automatic Ephemera and these companies. No connection to or endorsement by the trademark owners is to be construed.